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  1. three golden firework shells burst into a pitch black night sky

    Opelika Freedom Celebration

    Opelika's Freedom Celebration will be on Monday, July 3, 2023. Join us for the Silver Wings, music by Route 66 and the largest fireworks display in the area!

  2. Girl at tennis court

    Tennis

    Tennis Lessons are offered year-round for children ages 4 and older.

  3. Sculputure in the form of Christmas ornaments

    Pottery Classes

    Pottery classes are available year-round for adults and children. Register at Denson Drive Recreation Center.

  4. a night time panoramic view of the Opelika SportsPlex facade

    Opelika SportsPlex

    Join the Opelika SportsPlex & Aquatics Center today! We've got something for everyBODY.

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    Coming Summer 2024: New Aquatics Facilities

    The Opelika Parks and Recreation has begun a comprehensive outdoor Aquatics project that will encompass renovations at two facilities. This 12-month project should be completed just in time for Summer 2024. Read on...
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    SportsPlex Construction Impact

    Construction of the SportsPlex outdoor pool and splash playground has caused several areas to be CLOSED during the 12-month construction project. Read on...
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  1. HISTOY OF

    ROCK BROOK ROCKET

  1. The first Opelika Park Board members were Marion Hyatt, I.J. Scott Sr., George Ball, T.K Davis Jr. and Claud Brown Sr. A summer program was run under the direction of Opelika High School Athletic Director “Coach” Sam Mason from 1946 through 1948. Mrs. Ann Cannon Price was hired as the first year round recreation director from 1948 until 1951.

  1. Rocky Brook - Mayor Photo

    HISTORY OF THE ROCKY BROOK ROCKET

    September 20, 1951, the Opelika Board of Parks and Recreation hired the first full time Director.Thirty one year old W.J. (Bill) Calhoun from Nashville, Tennessee was hired and an office at city hall was made available. Read More
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Parks & Rec Stats

  1. 191

    Coach safety certifications

  1. 306

    Kids have learned to swim

  1. 77

    CPR/First Aid certifications

  1. 169

    Programs

  1. 28

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  1. City of Opelika
    Parks & Recreation

    1001 Andrews Road
    Opelika, AL 36801
    Phone: 334-705-5560

    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 1026
    Opelika, AL 36801
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  1. The City of Opelika does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to its programs or activities. An ADA Coordinator has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies. City of Opelika ADA Coordinator, 334-705-5130 , Email ADA Coordinator
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